Tinangay (en. Taken away)

ti-nan-gay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A form of verb that refers to the action of taking something and removing it from a place.

The wind took the leaves away from the branch.

Tinangay ng hangin ang mga dahon mula sa sanga.

The act of seizing or hiding something that belongs to someone else.

The thief took her cellphone on the bus.

Tinangay ng magnanakaw ang kanyang cellphone sa bus.

An opportunity for things or people to be lost or taken.

The wave took the boat out to sea.

Tinangay ng alon ang bangka sa dagat.

Tagalog

taken away by the current

carried away by water or flow

tinangay ng agos

taken away by the wind

carried away by the wind

tinangay ng hangin

take

The act of taking something.

kuha

steal

Refers to taking something that does not belong to you.

magnakaw

Stolen or taken without permission.

Because there was no one watching, the kid took the candy from the store.

Dahil walang bantay, tinangay ng bata ang kendi sa tindahan.

Caught someone's attention or heart.

When he met her, he was taken by her charm.

Nang makilala niya siya, tinangay siya ng kanyang charm.

Smitten or falling in love.

I was taken by his smile, so I can't forget him anymore.

Tinangay ako ng ngiti niya, kaya’t di ko na siya makalimutan.